Pink Bistorta: Arctic Garden
My Little Norway – Flower Show Series:
Arctic Botanical Garden Selection – Tromsø
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from L-Jay:
Yes, I’m amazed at some of the flowers that grow in the Tromsø Arctic Botanical Garden. They even have plants from China, Turkey, Australia and Brazil! Even though we have Arctic winters here we also have hot/humid summers – crazy! lol.